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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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